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Book Review: Afterwife by Polly Williams
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Book Review: Afterwife by Polly Williams

I received a copy of AFTERWIFE by Polly Williams in exchange for an honest review.

Sophie Brady is just one of those gals – funny, gorgeous, strong-willed, loyal and loving – and continues to be one after she dies. One tragic traffic accident cuts Sophie’s life short and she finds herself attending her own funeral. While there, she watches the reactions of those she holds closest to her heart. She worries most about her husband and their young son. She watches over them closely and although she loves him and wishes that she could have continued to be there for him, she knows that he must find love again and move on. So, she takes on the task and intervenes. Only, it appears that she is not the only one who is looking out for Ollie. Her best friend Jenny is doing so as well, only a big secret comes about that leaves Sophie wondering how well she knew her friend.

This book is an absolute knock out. It is funny, charming, witty, heart-warming, thoughtful, and most importantly, one-of-a-kind. When I first received a review request for this book, I immediately thought it sounded unique and probably unlike anything that I have ever read before, and I was right. This book has tons of heart but is also surprisingly honest. I loved every second of it and found myself constantly wondering what I would do if I found myself in Sophie’s shoes. I have to admit that she was rather generous in wanting her husband to find love and although I know that I wouldn’t want to, I would probably do the same. Overall, like I said, a complete knock out. I loved every second!
Rating: 5 stars

January 24, 2013
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Book Review: After the Rain by Karen White
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Book Review: After the Rain by Karen White

I received a copy of After the Rain by Karen White in exchange for an honest review. I can never turn down a Karen White book, no matter how busy my schedule may be. Her books have a way of drawing me in, to surrendering to the plot and the characters, and I am just drawn to them. I had a fabulous time reading After the Rain, and thought it was quite a charming novel. It starts off with freelance photographer Suzanne Paris on a bus, escaping from something or someone. While at a stop in Walton, Georgia she makes the fateful decision to step off – and everything changes. She is quickly pulled into the small town, its residents, and all the special quirks and characters that fill the town. She is especially drawn to the mayor, Joe Warner, and his six children. But Suzanne is always on the run, she must never settle or get too comfortable. But the town of Walton has different ideas for her.
I was immediately invested in this story, and not just because of Suzanne, though her back-story is quite intriguing. Joe and his children were fascinating to me, and the other characters from Walton filled out the book in all the right places. The only, only part that didn’t make much sense to me and had such a big storyline was Joe’s run for mayor. Walton is described as a small town where everyone looks out for each other, but Joe was so concerned about losing the race to a guy that is seemed no one in the town liked. I couldn’t fully grasp that plot point because the two stories then seemed to contradict each other. But overall, I thought this was such a good read and one I highly recommend. I look forward to more from Karen White!
4 stars

January 24, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Death Turns a Trick by Julie Smith
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Death Turns a Trick by …

Julie Smith is now on tour with CLP Blog Tours and Death Turns a Trick. Chick lit mysteries are right up there in my fave genres choices, and I’m not surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. Rebecca Schwartz is our Jewish lawyer MC, who finds herself in the middle of a city scandal. This happens because A) she is playing piano at a whorehouse, B) The whorehouse is suddenly raided and she finds herself driving away the senator (half-naked) and C) because she finds a dead hooker in her living room. If that doesn’t sound like a juicy novel, I don’t know what does!
Death Turns a Trick was a seriously funny book, all while being mysterious and having romance thrown in between the pages. Smith does a fab job at building Rebecca’s character and also with her comedic timing, and I don’t normally classify something as a “hoot,” but I feel that is the only word suitable for this book – in a good way, of course! If you like chick lit and mysteries, this book needs to be on your list – or just get it on there anyway! A favorite of mine!
5 stars

January 21, 2013
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Book Review: The Forever Year by Lou Aronica
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Book Review: The Forever Year by Lou Aronica

I received a copy of The Forever Year by Lou Aronica in exchange for an honest review. I’m a big fan of this author and I enjoy books he send my way, because they take me out of my comfort zone from chick lit and women’s fiction novels. The Forever Year is a novel about father and son, and the relationship they forge when Mickey moves in with his youngest son, Jesse, after his kids decide he shouldn’t be living on his own. Mickey and Jesse never had the best relationship, as Jesse was much younger than his siblings and it always seemed Mickey just didn’t know what to do with him. But the pair begin a new relationship once Mickey moves in, and Mickey decides Jesse should hear a story that he hasn’t told anyone else.
I thought this book was very gripping, especially since Mickey’s story comes out in little pieces over time and really leaves you wondering what he will say next and when he will say it. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Mickey and Jesse get stronger as I continued reading. The supporting cast – Jesse’s siblings and girlfriend – are all unique characters and I thought they were interesting to read about as well. The love story that is told is so touching, and really made me evaluate my own relationship and understand how special it really is. I fell for this book, and I hope you will too!
[Rating: 4.5]

January 17, 2013
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Future Tour: Schoolgirl Cinderella by Priya Narendran
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Future Tour: Schoolgirl Cinderella by Priya Narendran

Priya will be on tour March 18-25 with her YA/fairytale romance novel Schoolgirl Cinderella Ten year old Briony Duke and her parents own a prestigious…

January 16, 2013
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Book Review: Designer Dirty Laundry by Diane Vallere
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Book Review: Designer Dirty Laundry by Diane Vallere

I received a copy of Designer Dirty Laundry by Diane Vallere in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Samantha Kidd, ex-buyer turned Trend Specialist, designed her future with couture precision, but finding the Fashion Director’s corpse on day one leaves her hanging by a thread. When the killer fabricates evidence that puts the cops on her hemline, her new life begins to unravel. She trades high fashion for dirty laundry and reveals a cast of designers out for blood. Now this flatfoot in heels must keep pace with a diabolical designer before she gets marked down for murder.
Review:
Ah, a good chick lit mystery that involves lots of fun fashion – my kind of book! And I even share a name with the heroine – that has to be a good sign, right? 😉 Designer Dirty Laundry is a fast-paced book that kept me entertained with mystery, drama, fashion, and romance throughout. Samantha is such a fun heroine, a woman who stumbles upon a mystery when all she is trying to do is make a few changes in her life. The fashion and land of couture is a big focus in the book, and Vallere clearly has a background here and brings a lot of knowledge and fun behind-the-scenes tidbits for readers. A lot of fun to read and even better – a sequel that is burning a hole in my bookshelf!
[Rating: 4]

January 4, 2013
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Future Tour: When I See You by Katherine Owen
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Future Tour: When I See You by Katherine Owen

Katherine will be on tour February 18- March 11 with her contemporary women’s fiction novel When I See You She believes that love can never…

January 3, 2013
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Mad World: Epidemic by Samaire Provost
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CLP Blog Tours Book Review: Mad World: Epidemic by Samaire …

I am excited to kick off Samaire Provost’s tour with CLP Blog Tours for Mad World: Epidemic, because I loved this book! You know you’re in for a treat when literally the first paragraph in the book has you hooked, and that is exactly what happened to me! I didn’t actually realize when I started that the book would be basically about zombies. I haven’t bought into the zombie craze yet – unlike my fiancé – but I never once got worried because I enjoyed the opening so much.
Scientist’s at Stanford University in California have begun examining samples of bone marrow from plague-infected corpses unearthed in Europe – victims from the Black Plague. Somehow the infection gets out and people start getting infected, which leads to an epidemic. Families are evacuated, riots are occurring, and the state of California is in complete panic mode. The main character is seventeen year old Alyssa, who is returning to California from a school trip when they run into the epidemic. After their teacher is infected, the students are left to fend for themselves in a harrowing adventure to try to find their families – and a safe place.
This was a quick read for me even over the busy holidays. I was drawn into the fascinating plot and didn’t want to put the book down. I have the second in the series, Mad World: Sanctuary on my Kindle and am eager to read it and jump back into the story. There are gory parts in the story since it does revolve around zombies, but I didn’t think there was too much or that there were any unnecessary parts. I enjoyed that this was a very high-paced book, always with action going on and never a dull moment. I recommend this and look forward to more!
[Rating: 5]

December 31, 2012
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Future Tour: Work For Hire by Margo Karasek
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Future Tour: Work For Hire by Margo Karasek

Margo will be on tour February 18- March 4 with her chick lit novel Work For Hire Tekla’s law school career couldn’t be any better.…

December 30, 2012
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